Jaguar XK R (2006 - 2014) 5.0 Supercharged V8 R Coupe 2d Auto (2011/11) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm a 'more mature' motorsports enthusiast rather than a boy racer AMG type.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They are invariably complementary about it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes if I can't afford an F-Type, although production has now ended.
What are you likely to buy next?
F-Type V8.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£38,000
When did you buy the car?
December 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
It was the most reasonably priced example.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Low mileage ex-Jaguar owned.
What was the dealer like?
Generally friendly and took the time to hand over the car properly.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
An absolute dream. Acceleration is absolutely linear throughout the range.
What's it like to park?
Rear view is obviously limited but it's really no great challenge to park and parking sensors warn of any obstructions that may not have been noticed.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Air-con faulty and, after an initial recharge, the condenser was subsequently found to have a tiny leak and was replaced under warranty.
What's most practical about your car?
Refined motorway cruising with oodles of power to spare, although the handling is far better than any other car I have driven.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Dynamic mode.
